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Classic Corn Casserole

October 18, 2019 by Sarah Leave a Comment

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Corn casserole, corn pudding and spoon bread are all possible names for the same dish – Whole Corn, Creamed Corn, Sour Cream, Butter, Eggs and Jiffy Corn Muffin mix. It doesn’t get much simpler than that.

The variations, though, come in your extra additions or subtle differences in the combination of ingredients. If you ask anyone on my mom’s side of the family, Corn Casserole consists of whole corn, creamed corn, butter, eggs and crushed up saltine crackers. It’s a perfectly acceptable interpretation of corn casserole, but I very much prefer corn muffin mix to the saltine crackers.

Ask someone else and they’ll tell you that corn casserole should have chopped jalapenos and shredded cheese mixed in. Again, a perfectly delicious option.

That is the beauty of this dish. You have a basic, fool-proof recipe in which you can customize to your heart’s desire.

Corn Casserole Variations

  • Add 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice to the batter. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top. Bake as usual.
  • Mix in one drained can of diced green chilies before baking.
  • Amp up the sweetness by added 1/4 cup sugar to the batter.
  • Add 1/4-1/2 cup crumbled bacon to the batter.
  • Do any combination of the above for an even more interesting interpretation.
whole corn, creamed corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream, eggs and melted butter in a glass bowl with a spoon

Ingredients

Whole Corn: This recipe is traditionally made with canned corn because it is convenient and affordable, but you can absolutely use fresh or frozen corn. You’ll need two cups of whole corn. There is no additional prep if using fresh or frozen, and you don’t even have to adjust the baking time.

Creamed Corn: Any brand will work. You just need two cups (the equivalent of 1 – 15 oz can).

Sour Cream: Feel free to use whole fat or reduced fat. I feel that whole fat dairy products have a much better flavor, but the sour cream isn’t the star of this dish so the taste difference isn’t noticeable.

Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter, whatever you have on hand. I cook with unsalted butter because I like to control the amount of salt that I add to a dish.

Eggs: This recipe is so forgiving that it doesn’t even really matter the size of your eggs. I say use Large because that is the most consistent size and it is the cheapest to purchase. If you have a couple of jumbo eggs, use them. It won’t hurt anything.

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix: This is the only ingredient that calls for a specific brand. I have not made this recipe with generic corn muffin mix, but I am sure that it would work. Jiffy also has vegetarian and gluten-free varieties of their corn muffin mix if that appeals to you. You can also make your own corn muffin mix using this recipe.

Yield: 8 servings

Classic Corn Casserole

Classic Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole is a staple at any family function over the holidays, but it would also be the perfect side any time of year.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can Whole Kernel Corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can Creamed Corn
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter, melted
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish or 9x9 inch baking pan.


    2. Combine drained whole corn, creamed corn, eggs, sour cream and melted butter in a large bowl. Stir well to fully combine.


    3. Add corn muffin mix. Stir gently until ingredients are just combined.


    4. Pour mixture into baking dish.  Spread evenly.

    5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and the center is set.



Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen in a sealed container for up to three months.



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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131 Total Fat: 8g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 67mg Sodium: 149mg Carbohydrates: 13g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 4g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 4g
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Cuisine: American / Category: Sides

For even more ideas for holiday dishes, check out these Savory Pumpkin Recipes You’ll Love This Fall.

For a kid-friendly dinner, try this Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring.

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